"“provide food and beverage manufacturers the support and expertise needed to succeed in the growing natural and organics marketplace,” "

"Kerry's organic expansion will provide ingredients for applications including: beverages, soups and sauces, meat products, infant formulas and snacks, such as crackers, tortilla chips and pretzels. "

"The firm's range of organic cereal ingredients include clusters, coatings, granola and extrusion products, such as nuggets, crisps and cookies. Kerry's sweet ingredients include drops and ice cream inclusions, while its range of savory ingredients include marinades and seasonings. "

"Cheese and dairy ingredients available include butter, cheese, cream and yogurt powders. The company also provides a range of soy ingredients, lipids and ‘mastertaste' products, such as flavors and essential oils. "

"The expansion comes at a time when food and beverage manufacturers are facing growing difficulties in securing supplies of "

"According to a recent report published by organic watchdog Organic Monitor, undersupply of organic ingredients is undermining the long-term stability of the sector. "

"estimates that 2006 revenues approached $40bn as consumers increasingly seek the healthy and nutritious option. But the rising demand is outstripping supply, despite reported triple-digit growth in organic farmland in Latin America, Asia and Africa since 2000. "

"The shortages are most evident in North America, and, according to Organic Monitor, many US-based companies are currently scouring the globe for organic ingredients. "

"According to the consultancy,
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